Alaska State Troopers from the Bethel AST Post were in Napaskiak conducting a village visit on March 16, 2023. Shortly after their arrival, they were notified of a residential fire in the village. Troopers responded […]
Alaska State Troopers received a report on November 10, 2023, at 3:14am, from a resident of Grayling about a house fire, and that two people may have been inside. The house was a total loss, […]
September • The department conducted multiple plan reviews for new commercial structures. These plans were reviewed for compliance with requirements stated in the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), Chapter 5 – Fire Service Features. • […]
May 31 • The department is continually recruiting for new volunteer responders and administrative support. If anyone is interested, please fill out a BFD Volunteer Application Packet today. • The department will be conducting a […]
February 29 • On 2-24-24 at 6:52 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person with frozen feet. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 2-24-24 at 3:46 p.m. medics and firefighters […]
February 23 • 2/4/2024 at 06:18 M-5 responded to a report of an intoxicated individual. • 2/4/2024 at 06:58 M-5 responded to a report of abdominal pain. • 2/4/2024 at 09:14 M-5 responded to a […]
August 11 • On 8-2-23 at 8:15 p.m. Medic 5 responded to a report of an elderly person that fell. Patient was assessed and refused transport to the hospital. • On 8-3-23 at 01:24 a.m. […]
January 19 • On 01-01-2024 at 9:07 AM, firefighters responded to the report of a fire alarm. Firefighters observed a single-story structure, no visible audible alarms, no flames or smoke on approach and investigation was […]
February 9 • On 2-2-24 at 10:29 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person experiencing a behavioral health problem. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 2-3-24 at 5:59 a.m. medics […]
August 3 • On 7-28-23 at 10:30 a.m. medics responded to the report of person too weak. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 7-30-23 at 10:45 p.m. medics responded to the report […]
April 15 • On 4-12-24 at 1:42 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person with abdominal pain. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 4-12-24 at 1:49 p.m. medics […]
April 12 • On 3-23-24 at 7:06 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person with a gunshot wound to the head. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his […]
March 29 • On 3-15-24 at 11:28 AM medics were dispatched to a report of an elderly patient that experienced a seizure and is responsive. Patient was treated and transported to the hospital. • On […]
March 29 • On 3-13-24 at 8:29 AM Medics were dispatched to a report of a pregnant patient experiencing abdominal pain. Patient was treated and transported to the hospital. • On 3-14-24 at 3:38 AM […]
March 21 • On 3-10-24 at 12:37AM Medics were dispatched to a report of a vehicle accident. Patient was treated and transported to the hospital. • On 3-10-24 at 1:58 AM Medics were dispatched to […]
March 7 • 2/29/2024 at 20:50 M-5 responded to a report of pain. • 2/29/2024 at 22:27 E-5 responded to a report of a fire alarm. FF’s found the alarm coming from an outdated CO […]
September 29 • On 2-15-24 at 9:26 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person in seizure. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 2-15-24 at 10:33 a.m. medics responded to the […]
January 26 • On 1-13-2024 at 8:28 PM, medics responded to a report of a ground level fall. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 1-14-2024 at 12:41 AM, medics responded […]
January 4 • 12/25/2023 at 11:29 PM Medics responded to a report of an unknown medical emergency. Patient was treated and transported to the hospital. • 12/27/2023 at 11:46 PM Medics responded to a report […]
December 29 • 12/23/2023 at 8:19 AM Medics responded to a call for low blood pressure, patient was treated and transported to the hospital. • 12/23/2023 at 10:05 AM Medics responded to a call for […]
• The department is recruiting one Fire Lieutenant (PS4A, Base Pay is $67,336/yr + DOE). • The department is recruiting four Firefighter/EMT’s (PS2A, Base Pay is $52,373/yr + DOE). • The department is recruiting four […]
• Personnel attended the 2023 Alaska Fire Conference in Valdez from September 25-29. The 40 hours of instruction covered topics such as fire officer leadership, fire service instruction, confined space rescue, and stress management. • […]
On Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 1:56 p.m. the Bethel Fire Department responded to the report of flames coming from under a house located at Willow Street and Fifth Avenue. The department responded with a […]
December 15 • On 12-13-23 at 1:26 p.m. medics responded to a report of a person with frostbite. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 12-13-23 at 9:48 p.m. medics responded to a […]
December 1 •On 12-8-23 at 9:02 p.m. medics responded to a report of a person having chest pain and breathing difficulties. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. •On 12-8-23 at 10:48 p.m. medics responded […]
December 7 • On 12-1-23 at 1:57 a.m. medics responded to a report of an assault. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 12-1-23 at 2:04 p.m. medics responded to a report of […]
November 30 • On 11-22-23 at 4 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person having a behavioral episode. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 11-23-23 at 11 a.m. medics responded […]
November 23 • On 11-11-23 at 7:54 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person having nausea. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 11-12-23 at 11:22 a.m. medics responded to the […]
November 16 • On 10/31/2023 at 9:21 PM Medics responded to a report of a patient experiencing pain. Patient was then treated and transported to the hospital. • On 10/31/2023 at 3:09 PM Medics responded […]
March 2023 • The department is operating within its FY2023 budget, except for the line items for FLSA Overtime and Heating Fuel. The department has submitted a budget modification request to replenish the FLSA Overtime […]
October 12 • On 10-7-23 at 1:27 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person vomiting. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 10-7-23 at 1:16 p.m. medics responded to the report […]
February 28 • Between 02/01/2023 and 02/28/2023, the Bethel Fire Department responded to 86 EMS and 11 Fire incidents. • On 02/05/2023 at 1:58 p.m., medics responded to Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway for the report […]
by Greg Lincoln Two house fires devastated Bethel within 24-hours of each other. On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Bethel Fire Department responded to 5748 Neqleq Street in Kasayuli Subdivision for […]
March – April 2023 • The Fire Department finally received the batteries for the portable radios it ordered 6 months ago. The radios have been programmed and put to use. • H.R.H.R., Police, and Fire […]
September 7 • On 9-1-23 at 9:42 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person needing transport to Long Term Care. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 9-1-23 at 2:30 p.m. […]
September 1 • On 8-25-23 at 11:32 a.m. medics responded to the report of a vehicle versus pedestrians. 2 patients were taken to the hospital. • On 8-26-23 at 3:20 p.m. medics responded to the […]
August 25 • On 8-19-23 at 1:40 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person having a seizure. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 8-20-23 at 2:34 a.m. medics responded to […]
January 18 • Between 01/01/2023 and 01/31/2023, the Bethel Fire Department responded to 103 EMS and 22 Fire incidents. • On 01/05/2023 at 6:35 a.m. Firefighters responded to Ridgecrest Drive for the report of a […]
August 18 • 8-12-23 at 1:17 p.m. medics responded to the report of intoxicated person. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • 8-12-23 at 9:31 p.m. medics responded to the report of intoxicated person. […]
June 27 • On 7-21-23 at 7:44 p.m. medics responded to the report of a mental issue. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 7-21-23 at 10:41 p.m. medics responded to the report […]
July 21 • On 7-14-23 at 12:19 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person with difficulty breathing. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 7-14-23 at 3:09 p.m. medics responded to […]
July 14 • On 7-6-23 at 12:08 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person with an altered mental status. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 7-6-23 at 9:20 a.m. Medics […]
July 7 • On 7-1-23 at 7:47 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person with altered mental status. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 7-1-23 at 11:38 a.m. medics responded […]
December 20 • New staff and volunteers are receiving continuous Driver/Operator training on the handling characteristics, operation of specialty equipment, care, maintenance, and safety of the department’s ambulances and fire apparatus. • Staff have completed […]
May 4 • On 5-1-23 at 12:14 AM M5 responded to a patient with abdominal pain. Patient was treated and transported to the hospital. • On 5-1-23 at 5:08 p.m. M5 responded to the report […]
March 10 • 3/5/2023 12:13 AM- M5 transported a patient with hip pain. • 3/5/2023 10:35 AM M5 transported an intoxicated patient with leg pain. • 3/5/2023 8:36 PM M5 transported a patient that had […]
June 15 • 6/9/2023 at 08:00 M-5 responded to a report of a person having cardiac issues. 6/9/2023 at 17:10 M-5 responded to a report of traumatic injury. • 6/10/2023 at 10:16 M-5 responded to […]
June 7 • 6/3/2023 at 16:40 M-5 responded to a report of an intoxicated individual. • 6/3/2023 at 20:30 M-5 responded to a report of a person with a head injury. • 6/3/2023 at 21:15 […]
June 2 • On 5/19/2023 at 15:10 M-5 responded to an intoxicated individual. • On 5/19/2023 at 18:31 M-5 responded to a report of traumatic injury. • On 5/19/2023 at 22:17 M-5 responded to a […]
May 19 • On 5-15-23 at 8:30 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person having an altered mental issue. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 5-17-23 at 12:56 a.m. […]
April 14 • 4/9/23 at 19:00 M-5 responded to a report of anxiety. • 4/9/23 at 22:46 M-5 responded to a report of anxiety. • 4/10/23 at 07:58 M-5 responded to a report of hypotension. […]
• The department will be conducting a Firefighter-1 course in Spring 2023. If interested in attending this training to become a Volunteer Firefighter, please call the fire station. • Chief Solesbee attended the 2023 Alaska […]
April 8 • 4/2/23 at 12:28 M-5 responded to a report of an intoxicated individual. • 4/2/23 at 14:28 M-5 responded to a report of an intoxicated individual. • 4/2/23 at 17:55 M-5 responded to […]
The Bethel Fire and Police Departments responded to 548 Fifth Avenue for a report of a structure fire at 11:21 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke and fire emitting from […]
April 7 • 4/2/23 at 12:28 M-5 responded to a report of an intoxicated individual. • 4/2/23 at 14:28 M-5 responded to a report of an intoxicated individual. • 4/2/23 at 17:55 M-5 responded to […]
• On 1-27-24 at 10:55 a.m. medics responded to the report of a victim of assault. Patient assessed, treated, and transported to the hospital. • On 1-27-24 at 12:12 p.m. medics responded to the report […]
• On 1-18-2024 at 7:05 AM, medics responded to a report of a person experiencing a tightness in their chest due to attempted break in of their home. The patient was assessed and refused transportation […]
March 24 • The EMT-1 course concluded on February 10. There are currently six recruits. These recruits will soon take their cognitive examination and complete their skills verification portfolios. Once the exam is passed and […]
March 31 • 3/26/2023 at 9:02 PM M5 responded to a patient in emotional distress. • 3/27/2023 at 10:11 AM M5 responded to a patient with abdominal pain. • 3/27/2023 at 10:01 PM M5 responded […]
• On 9-25-23 at 7:11 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person with a bloody face. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 9-26-23 at 8:26 p.m. medics responded to the […]
• On 10/28/2023 at 1:37 AM Medics responded for a call for a patient experiencing chest pain. The patient was treated and transported to the hospital. • On 10/28/2023 at 10:37 AM Firefighters responded to […]
• 9/16/2023 at 00:18 M-6 responded to a report of a person vomiting. • 9/16/2023 at 00:54 M-6 responded to a report of behavioral health problems. • 9/16/2023 at 08:09 M-6 responded to a report […]
February 24 • 02/17/2023 11:37:00 M5 transported a patient with breathing problems. • 02/17/2023 15:10:00 M5 did an airport to hospital transfer. • 02/17/2023 23:39:00 M5 transported an intoxicated patient. • 02/18/2023 08:51:00 M5 transported […]
• On 9-14-23 at 4:33 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person having abdominal pain. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 9-14-23 at 9:38 a.m. medics responded to the report […]
• On 9-8-23 at 1:48 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person vomiting. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 9-8-23 at 11:02 a.m. medics responded to the report of a […]
Three perished in a fire in Bethel during the early morning hours of August 12th, 2022. Two others were taken to the hospital, according to reports. Bethel Police Communications received a report of a fire […]
February 10 • 02/03/2023 13:30:00 M5 transported an overdose. • v02/04/2023 00:24:00 M5 responded to a sick person. • 02/04/2023 02:54:00 M5 responded to an intoxicated person. • 02/04/2023 09:53:00 M5 responded to an airport […]
• Staff are completing online training to become certified as State of Alaska Fire Investigator Technicians (AKFIT). • New staff and volunteers are receiving continuous Driver/Operator training on the handling characteristics, operation of specialty equipment, […]
by AVCP Staff While most people in our region are focused on navigating our cold snowy January days, AVCP’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is already working with other experts from across the state to […]
• On 11-27-22 at 6:26 p.m. medics responded to the report of an intoxicated person. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 11-28-22 at 1:44 a.m. medics responded to the report of a […]
As of June 12th, 2022, the East Fork Fire has moved to within approximately three and a half miles of the village of St. Mary’s. Its progress has slowed somewhat due to slightly more favorable […]
December 8 • New staff and volunteers are receiving continuous Driver/Operator training on the handling characteristics, operation of specialty equipment, care, maintenance, and safety of the department’s ambulances and fire apparatus. • Staff have completed […]
• 12/16/2022 04:49 M5 responded to a hypothermic patient. • 12/16/2022 11:10 M5 responded to a report of general weakness. • 12/17/2022 01:05:00 M5 responded to a seizure. • 12/17/2022 07:33:00 M5 responded to a […]
November 4 • 10/30/2022 02:34:00 M5 transported a patient that was assaulted. • 10/30/2022 03:34:00 M5 transported a patient with abdominal pain. • 10/30/2022 09:39:00 M5 transported a patient that had a seizure. • 10/30/2022 […]
October 28 • 10/22/2022 02:05:00 M5 transported a patient with abdominal pain. • 10/22/2022 09:23:00 M5 responded to reports of an opioid overdose. • 10/22/2022 14:34:00 M5 transported an intoxicated patient. • 10/22/2022 20:17:00 M5 […]
• On 11/02/2022 at 9:47 p.m., Medics responded to the report of a person who overdosed. The patient was assessed, treated, and transported to the hospital. • On 11/05/2022 at 11:55 a.m., Medics responded to […]
• Between 10/01/2022 and 10/31/2022, the Bethel Fire Department responded to 137 EMS and 19 Fire incidents. • On 10/01/2022 at 2:47 p.m. medics responded to a report of a person in seizure. Medics assessed […]
• 11/19/2022 12:46 M-5 responded to a report of traumatic injury. • 11/19/2022 16 :47 M-5 responded to a report of nausea/vomiting. • 11/19/2022 20:19 M-5 responded to a report of seizures. • 11/19/2022 21:11 […]
• On 9-9-22 at 12:45 p.m. firefighters responded to the Cultural Center for a fire alarm. There was found to be a malfunctioning detector and no fire. • On 9-9-22 at 4:11 p.m. firefighters responded […]
• 2-10-2023 at 15:46 M-5 was called to respond to a report of a behavioral health issue. • 2-10-2022 at 19:02 M-5 responded to a report of alcohol intoxication. • 2-10-2023 at 20-03 M-5 responded […]
• Between 07/01/2022 and 07/31/2022, the Bethel Fire Department responded to 113 EMS and 15 Fire incidents. • On 07/01/22 at 9:55 p.m., firefighters responded to Ptarmigan Road for the report of a possible fire. […]
• On 1-30-2023 at 00:08 M-5 responded to a report of alcohol intoxication. • On 1-30-2023 at 00:48 M-5 was called to respond to a report of traumatic injury. • On 1-30-2023 at 02:48 M-5 […]
by Tad Lindley The king’s messenger came into the winter palace with a scroll. What the scroll contained was what we know of today as the first 35 chapters of the book of Jeremiah, the […]
• 12/23/2022 09:04:00 M5 responded to a breathing problem. • 12/23/2022 15:08:00 M5 transported a male that was assaulted. • 12/23/2022 21:37:00 M5 transported a male that was assaulted. • 12/24/2022 01:14:00 M5 transported an […]
• On 07/01/22 at 9:55 p.m., firefighters responded to Ptarmigan Road for the report of a possible fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found the remains of burned food in a microwave. The fire cause was determined […]
• 12/12/2022 at 06:56 M-5 was called to respond to a report of a person having shortness of breath. • 12/13/2022 at 15:34 M-5 was called to respond to a report of anxiety. • 12/13/2022 […]
• Between 07/01/2022 and 07/31/2022, the Bethel Fire Department responded to 113 EMS and 15 Fire incidents. • Staff have completed training on EMS patient care refusal policies and procedures. • On 07/19/22 at 7:00 […]
• The department received the 2021 State of Alaska Homeland Security SHSP grant award for the purchase of new portable and mobile radios to replace obsolete equipment. This equipment will be purchased from ProComm Alaska […]
• On 6/01/2022 Firefighters responded to a wildfire. • On 6/4/2022 Firefighters responded to a fully involved structure fire; EMS had 5 burn victims related to the structure fire. • On 6/06/2022 Firefighters responded to […]
by Ned Rozell In a gorgeous warm May this year, we have not yet sniffed the bitter scent of flaming spruce. When we do, some of us will think back to a year that still […]
by the Alaska Division of Forestry Jul 26: The 2022 East Fork Fire is the largest fire in recorded history in the Yukon Delta area. Precipitation throughout the year usually prevents large wildfires around the […]
by the Alaska Division of Forestry The retardant used in Alaska is 88% water with ammonium phosphate, a common fertilizer, as the fire-retardant component. The other ingredients include gum thickeners to help it cling to […]
by the Alaska Division of Forestry May 26: Air tankers and smokejumpers responded to a fire that burned several structures and spread to the tundra in the Southwest Alaska village of Kasigluk. The Akiuk Fire […]
• 5/10/2022 01:45 EMS responded to a person reporting of general weakness. • 5/10/2022 05:57 EMS responded to a person having chest pain. • 5/10/2022 11:36 EMS responded to an intoxicated person. • 5/11/2022 00:23 […]
by Alaska Wildland Fire Information Evacuation preparedness status is lifted. ST. MARY’S, Alaska – Activity on the East Fork and Apoon Pass fires has slowed due to favorable weather conditions and suppression operations. The fire […]
• Between 05/01/2022 and 05/27/2022, the Bethel Fire Department responded to 73 EMS and 11 Fire incidents. • On 05/03/2022 at 4:31 a.m., Firefighters responded to Ptarmigan Road for the report of a vehicle fire. […]
Last week, as fire conditions of the East Fork tundra fire appeared poised to reach St. Mary’s and Pitka’s Point, it also began to threaten access to both the St. Mary’s and Mt. Village airports. […]
by the Alaska Division of Forestry Apr 24: Friday afternoon at 4:15pm, DOF’s aerial mapping specialist Matt Snyder took his fifth observation flight of the now 9,693 acre Kwethluk Fire (fire #012) burning in the […]
• 10/11/2022 18:01 M5 responded to an intoxicated person. • 10/11/2022 20:08 M5 responded to an intoxicated person. • 10/12/2022 12:44 M5 responded to an intoxicated person. • 10/12/2022 20:17 M5 responded to reports of […]
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